litigation experience in a law firm environment, and must be admitted to the State Bar in NJ. Duties: Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties. Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence efficiently and responsively.
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product in franchise litigation matters. Successfully meet deadlines, and expectations, and perform work duties as required by the firm. Foster positive work relationships within the team and with external parties. Comply with all firm policies and practices to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Engage in physical
and sedentary activities, including working at a computer for extended periods, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and attending meetings as needed.
Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as the firm assigns. Requirements: Juris Doctor (J. D. ) degree from an accredited law school. Minimum of 3 years of franchise litigation experience in a law firm environment. State Bar admission in New Jersey. Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in producing high-quality legal deliverables. Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines. Ability to foster positive work relationships. Adherence to firm policies and practices.
Comfortable with physical and sedentary activities, including extended computer work and virtual meetings.
Education: Juris Doctor (J. D. ) degree from an accredited law school. Certifications: State Bar admission in New Jersey. Job Location: Short Hills, NJ. This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work? encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.
child support, etc. ) as well as criminal defense cases in Municipal and Superior Courts. Prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs as needed. Appear in various courts, both in person and virtually. Direct cases through the litigation cycle, review new files for coverage, and develop a cost-effective litigation strategy.
Think strategically and handle large volumes of cases. Organize and track case status and assist in the management of attorney court appearances, calendars, and client matters. Experience may also include clerkship with Judges in a relevant field, or internships with the Public Defender's office, District Attorney's office, etc. Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required.
Admission to the New York State Bar, Connecticut State Bar, Federal Districts Courts, and/or bankruptcy court would be a plus. Fluency in Spanish is preferred. Based on the East Coast in three different states, this Jersey City, New Jersey, firm's experience lies in providing personal, financial, and professional legal support to meet all clients' needs.
They focus on immigration law, real estate law, matrimonial law, family law, foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, personal injury law, loan modification, and debt settlement. Additional Skills: The candidate must be willing to learn new areas of law, take an open-minded approach to gaining new experiences, and develop as a well-rounded attorney.
Must be a team player, reliable, and demonstrate the ability to work directly with clients, many of whom only speak Spanish.
Must have good writing and communication skills, the ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule, the ability to multi-task, in-depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles, and the ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy. A desire to genuinely assist clients is mandatory. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams/Zoom software is required. The firm offers health insurance including dental and vision coverage, life insurance, 401k, paid time off, paid membership to two Bar associations, paid for CLEs, and reimbursement of certain expenses, including travel costs related to court appearances.
